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News & Announcements: January, 2025
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Thu, 06/05/2025
Please join us for the Bankruptcy Liaison Committee’s Annual White Sox Outing on Tuesday, 6/24/2025 for some pregame all-you-can-eat food & drinks on the patio in right field starting 90 minutes before first pitch which is at 6:40pm. You can...
Wed, 05/28/2025
IT IS ORDERED that for all chapter 13 cases filed on or after June 1, 2025 the maximum Flat Fee authorized for chapter 13 debtor's counsel under Local Rule 5082-2 is $5,500, except as provided below. This amount may be requested in cases in which...
Wed, 05/28/2025
The docket text for applications for compensation will be conformed to that for other motions and applications. The text will indicate that applications are brought by individuals on behalf of entities and not by entities themselves.
Wed, 04/23/2025
The Bankruptcy Court Liaison Committee Newsletter Spring 2025 is now available for your viewing pleasure.
Tue, 04/15/2025
This order states that if a debtor owed filing fees at the time of dismissal of a case, those fees are immediately due and payable. If filing fees remain unpaid and the debtor files a new case, an application to pay the filing fee in installments in...
Tue, 04/08/2025
On May 11, 2025, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin implementing multifactor authentication (MFA) to enhance system security for CM/ECF and PACER. MFA provides an added layer of security to accounts by helping protect...
Mon, 06/02/2025
Judge Thorne's Wednesday, June 4th 2025 1:00 PM call will be heard at 11:30 AM
Thu, 05/29/2025
Judge Barnes’ Tuesday, June 3, 2025, call will be continued one week to Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Judge Barnes’ Wednesday, June 4, 2025, call will be continued one week to Wednesday, June 11, 2025. All matters will be heard on the rescheduled date at...
Fri, 05/23/2025
ILNB systems, including CM/ECF Live, will be undergoing maintenance beginning at 12:00 AM CT Saturday, May 24, 2025, through 6:00 AM (approximately 6 hours). During this period, connectivity to the ILNB's systems may be intermittent.
We appreciate...
Tue, 05/20/2025
New procedures will be effective in Judge Thorne’s courtroom beginning June 1, 2025. Significant changes to be aware of:
A new requirement to include email addresses in signature blocks;
A change in exhibit procedures for motions to continue or...